1
: the propelling of a boat by means of oars : the action of one that rows
2
: the sport of racing in shells
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She was on the rowing team.
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Some of that history dates back to the nation's earliest days of organized rowing.
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Madeleine Wright, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
At Lake Natoma, home to the Sacramento State Aquatic Center, motorboats are more restricted, so sports like rowing, kayaking, sailing and windsurfing proliferate.
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2026
Signature features include the pink-marble atrium and Murano chandeliers, as well as cultural experiences such as Voga Veneta (rowing) lessons and secret garden tours.
—Melinda Sheckells, HollywoodReporter, 24 Mar. 2026
There is also a two-week Learn to Row Camp for students entering 7th through 12th grade who are interested in competitive rowing.
—Jessie Dax-Setkus, Oc Register, 22 Mar. 2026
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Madeleine Wright, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
At Lake Natoma, home to the Sacramento State Aquatic Center, motorboats are more restricted, so sports like rowing, kayaking, sailing and windsurfing proliferate.
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2026
Signature features include the pink-marble atrium and Murano chandeliers, as well as cultural experiences such as Voga Veneta (rowing) lessons and secret garden tours.
—Melinda Sheckells, HollywoodReporter, 24 Mar. 2026
There is also a two-week Learn to Row Camp for students entering 7th through 12th grade who are interested in competitive rowing.
—Jessie Dax-Setkus, Oc Register, 22 Mar. 2026
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“Rowing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rowing. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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rowing
noun
row·ing
ˈrō-iŋ 
: the sport of racing long narrow boats rowed by oars
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